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| Jun 16 2025 | Abreu (1-3) allowed two earned runs on one hit and one walk without recording an out to take the loss Monday against the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu entered the game in the ninth inning with the score knotted at 1-1. He walked Brent Rooker and then served up a two-run home run to Nick Kurtz, which marked the first runs that Abreu surrendered since May 23. Overall, he has 29 scoreless efforts in 32 appearances for the season while also racking up 18 holds. |
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| May 24 2025 | Abreu threw a scoreless eighth inning, allowing one walk and striking out two to earn a hold Saturday against the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu had a rare ineffective outing Friday, allowing two earned runs while taking his second loss of the season. He immediately bounced back Saturday to tally his 13th hold of the campaign, and he has now delivered a scoreless effort in 22 of his 24 appearances. |
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| May 23 2025 | Abreu (1-2) was charged with the loss and a blown save in Friday's 5-3 loss to Seattle after allowing two runs on three hits and a walk in 1.1 innings. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the third blown save of the season for Abreu, who is now 0-for-3 in save situations in 2025. Even so, Friday marked his first time allowing a run since April 9, so the right-hander doesn't appear to be in jeopardy of dropping down Houston's bullpen hierarchy despite this showing. Abreu has been a key setup man behind closer Josh Hader, with the former logging a 1.99 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 28:12 K:BB over 22.2 innings this year. |
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| May 2 2025 | The Astros reinstated Abreu from the paternity list Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old Abreu spent 48 hours away from the team but is back to assume his role as the team's top setup man. Through 13 innings of work this season, Abreu has a 2.08 ERA and an 18:8 K:BB. |
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| Apr 30 2025 | The Astros placed Abreu on the paternity list Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu will be away from the Astros for between one and three games while he welcomes a new addition to his family. He'll temporarily cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to right-hander AJ Blubaugh, who was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of his first MLB start Wednesday against the Tigers. |
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| Jan 9 2025 | The Astros and Abreu avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.45 million contract Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was arbitration-eligible for a second time this winter. Abreu's ERA rose to 3.10 ERA in 2024, but he notched 100 strikeouts in relief for the second year in a row and will again be a primary setup man ahead of closer Josh Hader in the Houston bullpen in 2025. |
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| Jun 22 2024 | Abreu allowed a hit in a scoreless inning and earned a save over Baltimore on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu worked around a two-out single to close out the chaotic 14-11 victory. It was his first save of the year and he extended his scoreless streak to 8.2 innings. After allowing six runs in 5.2 innings to begin his season, Abreu has yielded just five runs in his last 32 appearances, lowering his season ERA to 2.58. Josh Hader seemingly received a routine day off after earning back-to-back saves against the White Sox on Wednesday and Thursday. |
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| Jun 12 2024 | Abreu didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one across a scoreless eighth inning to earn the hold Tuesday against the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu turned in his fifth consecutive scoreless appearance and has earned four holds in that span. He has a team-high 15 holds this season and is also ranked inside the top five in the league with that mark. Overall, Abreu has an effective 2.88 ERA, though he has issued 20 free passes across 34.1 innings. |
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| May 10 2024 | Abreu threw a scoreless eighth inning while allowing one hit and striking out three to record a hold Friday against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ryan Pressly (back) hasn't pitched since May 3, leaving Abreu as Houston's primary setup man. He blew the lead in his first opportunity in the role Sunday, but he performed well in Friday's appearance to tally his sixth hold of the season. Since allowing six earned runs across his first 5.2 innings of the campaign, Abreu has allowed only five earned runs across his last 15.2 frames. |
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| Apr 1 2024 | Astros manager Joe Espada announced that Abreu will not be available for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After serving a two-game suspension to start the season, Abreu pitched Saturday and Sunday against the Yankees. He was roughed up in his 2024 debut Saturday, allowing three runs on two hits and two walks in one inning. With Josh Hader also unavailable Monday, the Astros will look to Ryan Pressly, Rafael Montero and Seth Martinez as their main options out of the bullpen. |
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| Mar 30 2024 | The Astros activated Abreu from the restricted list Saturday, per MLB's transaction log. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu has served his two-game suspension for intentionally throwing at the Rangers' Adolis Garcia in Game 5 of the ALCS in 2023. Abreu will be available for Saturday's game against the Yankees. |
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| Mar 28 2024 | The Astros placed Abreu on the restricted list Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu has to serve a two-game suspension to begin the season after MLB ruled that he intentionally threw at the Rangers' Adolis Garcia in Game 5 of the ALCS. The setup man will be activated ahead of the third game of the four-game set versus the Yankees. |
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| Jan 11 2024 | The Astros and Abreu avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.75 million contract Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a well-earned raise for Abreu, who was in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The hard-throwing reliever has been dominant for Houston over the last two seasons, posting a 1.84 ERA and 188:57 K:BB across 132.1 innings. If anything happens to closer Ryan Pressly, Abreu would be next in line. |
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| Oct 23 2023 | MLB announced Monday that Abreu's two-game suspension for throwing at the Rangers' Adolis Garcia in last Friday's Game 5 of the ALCS was upheld following an appeal, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. Abreu will serve the suspension for the first two games of the 2024 regular season. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The ruling comes as good news for the Astros, as Abreu won't have to miss Monday's Game 7 and will remain eligible to pitch should Houston earn its way to the World Series. Abreu has been the top setup option in front of closer Ryan Pressly in 2023, finishing the regular season with 24 holds and five saves to go with a 1.75 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 100:31 K:BB across 72 innings. |
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| Oct 22 2023 | Abreu (suspension) is appealing his two-game suspension, and he's eligible to pitch in Sunday's contest with the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu will have his appeal hearing Monday, so he will technically be available to pitch if needed in Game 6 of the ALCS. The right-hander was suspended for two games after he hit Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia in Game 5. |
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| Oct 21 2023 | Abreu was suspended two games and fined an undisclosed amount of money for throwing at Adolis Garcia in Game 5 of the ALCS, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu's suspension will begin immediately, which will keep him out for the remainder of the ALCS. However, Abreu will likely appeal the decision, which would allow the 26-year-old reliever to continue pitching until his hearing. Abreu has been a crucial part of Houston's bullpen during its postseason run, surrendering just one run over 6.1 innings while racking up 11 strikeouts. |
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| Sep 30 2023 | Abreu allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu has earned three saves and eight holds with a 34:13 K:BB during his 27.2-inning scoreless streak, which dates back to July 18. This was among his shakier outings in that span, but he was able to get the job done. The setup man has a 1.75 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 100:31 K:BB with five saves and 24 holds over 72 innings this season. |
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| Sep 21 2023 | Abreu (forearm) struck out one over 1.1 innings Wednesday against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He did not allow a hit or a walk in the outing. Abreu was struck on his right forearm by a comebacker in Sunday's game against the Royals, but it seems like he is a healthy bullpen option going forward. |
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| Sep 18 2023 | Abreu wasn't available to pitch during Monday's game against Baltimore after being struck by a line drive in the forearm during Houston's weekend series with Kansas City, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dusty Baker noted that Abreu was sent for X-rays earlier in the day and the results came back negative. The team is hopeful the right-hander will be ready to pitch Tuesday, per Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610. |
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| Aug 6 2023 | Abreu picked up the save Sunday against the Yankees. He allowed a hit and two walks while striking out two over 1.1 scoreless innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu was tasked with closing out the Astros' victory Sunday with Ryan Pressly unavailable. After relieving Hector Neris in the eighth, the 26-year-old Abreu allowed an inherited run to score before working around a pair of walks in the ninth to earn the four-out save. Overall, Abreu's been solid while setting up Pressly this season -- his ERA is down to 2.39 with a 1.16 WHIP and 79:24 K:BB across 52.2 innings. |
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| Jul 23 2023 | Abreu struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu was entrusted with closing duties Sunday as Ryan Pressly was likely still recovering from pitching three days in a row (Wednesday thru Friday). It was a drama-free outing for Abreu, who collected his third save of the campaign. He's been busy in July, making 10 appearances spanning 9.1 innings while picking up four holds, a blown save and a win. The setup man has a 2.66 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 71:19 K:BB through 47.1 innings this season, and he's added 17 holds on the year. |
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| Aug 24 2022 | Abreu gave up a walk in a scoreless 0.1 of an inning to earn the save in a 4-2 victory over the Twins on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu came on in relief of Hector Neris with two outs in the ninth. Neris had come into the game with a 4-0 lead but gave up two runs and was pulled with two men on. Abreu loaded the bases on a walk but struck out a struggling Jake Cave on a nasty 0-2 slider to close out the game for his second save of the season. Astros manager Dusty Baker explained after the game that closer Ryan Pressly was unavailable due to the return of his stiff neck. |
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| Jul 24 2022 | Abreu picked up the save in Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Mariners, striking out one batter in a perfect inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu earned his first save of the season in Saturday's contest. Ryne Stanek and Hector Neris had each pitched in the previous two games with Ryan Pressly on the paternity list, opening the door for Abreu to pick up a save. Pressly is likely to resume his closer duties upon his return, meaning Abreu should return to a mid-to-late-inning relief role. |
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| Apr 3 2022 | Manager Dusty Baker confirmed Sunday that Abreu has made the Astros' Opening Day roster, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker said that Abreu and Ronel Blanco secured the final two spots in the Astros' season-opening bullpen after Brandon Bielak and Seth Martinez were optioned to Sugar Land, while non-roster invitees Adam Morgan and Zac Rosscup were informed they wouldn't make the club. Abreu, who owns a 4.69 ERA and 11.3 K-BB% across 42 career big-league appearances, is expected to fill a low-leverage role out of the Houston bullpen. |
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| Aug 30 2021 | Abreu was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu struggled mightily in a relief appearance Sunday and allowed seven runs on five hits and a walk while striking out one in two-thirds of an inning against the Rangers. He'll attempt to right the ship in the minors after Brandon Bielak was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday. |
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| Aug 24 2021 | Abreu was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Tuesday's game against Kansas City, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take the roster spot of Pedro Baez, who landed on the injured list with right shoulder soreness Tuesday. Abreu has already spent substantial time with the big club in 2021, posting a 4.08 ERA and 35:17 K:BB across 35.1 innings. |
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| Aug 4 2021 | The Astros optioned Abreu to their taxi squad Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to closer Ryan Pressly (personal), who was reinstated from the paternity list in a corresponding move. The Astros will conclude their road trip Wednesday with a game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, so expect Abreu to report to Triple-A Sugar Land once the big club begins its homestand Thursday. |
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| Aug 1 2021 | The Astros recalled Abreu from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Houston optioned Abreu to the minors Saturday, but he never reported back to Sugar Land and stuck around with the Astros on their West Coast road trip in case an extra reliever was needed. He'll be eligible to rejoin the Astros just one day later after closer Ryan Pressly was placed on the paternity list Sunday. Expect Abreu to work mostly in low-leverage spots out of the bullpen while he's on the 26-man active roster. |
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| Jul 31 2021 | Abreu was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu will be one of the players to make way as the Astros add their deadline-day acquisitions to the roster. He hasn't excelled this season, though his 4.08 ERA in 35.1 innings is perfectly serviceable, so he could certainly return to the big-league bullpen at some point in the second half. |
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| Jul 7 2021 | Abreu (3-3) allowed one hit and struck out two over two scoreless innings to earn the win over Oakland on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu was activated earlier in the day and played a key role in Houston's come-from-behind victory. He and two other relievers shut the door over the final four innings. Houston's bullpen has been unsettled all season, but Abreu has a respectable 3.21 ERA since May 1. |
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| Jul 6 2021 | Abreu (calf) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu landed on the IL in late May with a calf injury. He began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land on Jun 26 and wound up making four appearances, striking out six while allowing one run across four innings. He'll resume his big-league campaign with a 4.21 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 23:13 K:BB. |
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| Jul 5 2021 | Abreu (calf) struck out one and walked one over two-thirds of an inning for Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday and could be activated off the 10-day injured list this week, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu made his fourth appearance while on rehab, and it was the second of back-to-back appearances. Typically, going back-to-back days is the final box to be checked before activation. Houston manager Dusty Backer said a decision would be made in the next few days. Houston has an off-day Monday before hosting the Athletics for three games beginning Tuesday. |
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| Jul 3 2021 | Abreu (leg) struck out one over a perfect inning for Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Abreu's second rehab outing after he threw 1.2 innings June 29 for the Skeeters. He's one of three Houston relievers working their way back from injury. Enoli Paredes and Joe Smith are also on rehab. |
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| Jun 21 2021 | Abreu (leg) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land this week, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu sustained a leg injury while shagging flyballs during batting practice in late May, and he's been on the injured list since May 30. He could require multiple rehab appearances since he's missed just over three weeks, but he appears to be trending toward a return. |
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| Jun 1 2021 | Manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday that Abreu (leg) will be out "a while," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu suffered his injury while shagging balls during practice Saturday, and he's on crutches as a result. Baker didn't provide a timetable for the right-hander's return, but it appears as though he'll miss more than the minimum of 10 days. |
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| May 30 2021 | Abreu (leg) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old sustained the injury while shagging balls during batting practice Saturday, and he'll require a trip to the injured list. It's unclear how long Abreu is expected to be sidelined, though he'll be eligible to be activated June 8. |
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| May 29 2021 | Abreu was unavailable for Saturday's game against the Padres due to a leg injury, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old apparently suffered the injury while shagging fly balls during batting practice. It's unclear if the issue will affect Abreu's availability for Sunday's series finale. |
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| May 26 2021 | Abreu earned the save against the Dodgers on Wednesday, pitching a scoreless inning and allowing two walks while striking out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Astros held a 5-2 lead heading into the ninth frame, but regular closer Ryan Pressly was unable to pitch due to a stiff neck. Houston consequently turned to Abreu, who put a pair of runners on base with walks but rebounded to strike out Albert Pujols and wrap up the first save of his career. It remains to be seen how much additional time, if any, Pressly will miss, and Abreu could be in the mix for additional save chances if the Astros are without their primary closer for future contests. |
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| May 21 2021 | Abreu (2-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on a hit and a walk over 0.2 innings Friday, striking out one and taking a loss against Texas. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu came into the 10th inning to protect a 5-4 lead and took the loss after serving up a walkoff three-run blast to Adolis Garcia. The 24-year-old has five holds this season but has blown all three of his save opportunities. His season ERA shot up to 4.18 through 23.2 innings. |
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| Apr 3 2021 | Abreu (1-0) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one over 2.1 scoreless innings to earn the win over Oakland on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu entered for starter Cristian Javier, who labored through 38 pitches in the fourth inning and left with two runners on. Enter Abreu, who retired Elvis Andrus on a groundout then navigated two uneventful innings. Abreu was stretched out during spring training for scenarios like this. Javier missed time this spring due to quarantining and was not built up as a six- or seven-inning starter. |
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| Mar 28 2021 | Abreu allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out three over three innings in Saturday's spring game against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu, who was informed that he made the Opening Day roster prior to starting Saturday's game, could see meaningful usage as a stretched-out, multi-inning reliever during the first few weeks of the regular season. The Astros have two rotation slots not yet stretched out. Cristian Javier, who's scheduled to throw the second game of the regular season, has thrown just 3.1 spring innings. The No. 5 slot will eventually go to Jake Odorizzi, but he needs to build up innings and pitch count before entering the rotation. That means Abreu, Brandon Bielak and Luis Garcia, each stretched out for multiple innings, could see significant usage, and possibly a start, early on. |
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| Mar 27 2021 | Abreu was informed Saturday that he'll make the Astros' Opening Day roster as a reliever, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu was ramping up his innings during Grapefruit League games but will begin the 2021 season in the major-league bullpen rather than joining Triple-A Sugar Land's rotation. The right-hander has made three appearances (two starts) this spring and posted a 3.68 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 7.1 innings. Abreu should serve as a middle reliever for Houston early in the year. |
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| Mar 23 2021 | Abreu struck out four over three perfect innings in Monday's spring game against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu is ramping up his innings in case he's needed in Houston, but he's expected to start the season as part of Triple-A Sugar Land's rotation, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He could, however, be part of the Astros' bullpen with reliever Andre Scrubb suffering from a sore right shoulder. |
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| Mar 14 2021 | Abreu walked two batters and struck out one in a scoreless inning during a "B" game against the Nationals on Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu, who made his first appearance since clearing health and safety protocols, walked the first two batters he faced before getting a strikeout and inducing a double-play grounder. Both he and Luis Garcia pitched in the game, and each may be needed early in the season as Houston's starting depth suddenly became an issue over the last week. Abreu, whose previous appearance was Feb. 28, will need time to be ready as a starter for the first week of the regular season. |
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| Mar 13 2021 | Abreu will pitch in a "B" game Saturday against the Nationals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu will be making his first appearance since finishing his quarantine. He has not thrown in a game situation since going two innings against the Marlins on Feb. 28. The state of Houston's starting rotation is getting dicey already at the mid-point of March. There's still an ongoing evaluation of Framber Valdez (finger), Jake Odorizzi is unlikely to build up his pitch count in time for Opening Day and several depth starting candidates, including Abreu, lost time due to being in quarantine. |
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| Mar 11 2021 | Abreu has returned to the team after quarantining in accordance with the health and safety protocols, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu had been away from the team for around a week, but should be set to resume throwing. He drew strong reviews for his conditioning earlier in camp and could make the Opening Day roster as a reliever. |
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| Mar 4 2021 | Abreu will be away from camp for "several days" due to health and safety protocols, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu entered spring training in better shape than he was last season and made his spring debut in Sunday's loss to the Marlins. He allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk while failing to strike out any batters across two relief appearances. It's not yet clear when the right-hander will be able to return to the team. |
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| Feb 20 2021 | Abreu shed weight during the offseason, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu's star was on the rise in 2019 when the young right-hander was part of the Astros' postseason roster, but 2020 sapped the momentum. He showed up noticeably overweight following the coronavirus shutdown and threw just 3.1 innings before being jettisoned to the alternate camp. The Astros could use starting depth and are looking for the 23-year-old Dominican to rebound in 2021. |
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| Aug 6 2020 | Abreu was optioned to the Astros' alternate training site Thursday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu was part of Houston's Opening Day roster and worked mainly as a middle reliever, but he'll find himself off the major-league roster as the active roster shrinks to 28 players. In four relief appearances this year, the right-hander allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and seven walks while striking out three over 3.1 innings. He'll remain on the taxi squad for the team's current series but will work on his control at the alternate training site going forward. |
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| Jul 15 2020 | Abreu is considered a lock to make the Astros' Opening Day roster, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As Kaplan notes, Abreu will likely make the team as a multi-inning reliever. He could also serve as rotation depth, but he had a 14.2 percent walk rate in 76.2 innings at Triple-A last year, so he probably lacks the command and control to be efficient in that role. As a reliever, however, Abreu can be borderline unhittable thanks to a 70-grade breaking ball -- some evaluators think he has two distinct mid-80s breaking balls. He struggles to command his low-to-mid-90s fastball, but few young pitchers are as adept at spinning a breaking ball as Abreu, which gives him a realistic floor as a high-leverage weapon. |
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| Mar 19 2020 | Abreu emerged as a legitimate candidate for the starting rotation as spring training progressed, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When training camp kicked off, the Astros were considering three pitchers for their final rotation spot -- Austin Pruitt, Josh James and Framber Valdez -- but now Abreu enters the mix, particularly with the uncertainty created by Justin Verlander's groin procedure that will sideline him for six weeks. The right-handed Abreu made one flawless spring start and three multi-inning appearances as a reliever, allowing three hits and four walks over eight scoreless innings. |
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| Feb 25 2020 | Abreu retired all six batters faced, striking out four, in Monday's spring game against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu made an impressive splash in his Grapefruit League debut, pounding the strike zone with 21 of his 30 pitches landing for strikes. He's a starter, but the 22-year-old right-hander could open the season as part of the Astros' bullpen. Monday's outing signals relief could be his role for the organization in 2020. In a small MLB sample size in 2019, Abreu fanned 13 batters in 8.2 innings and was added to the ALCS roster. |
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| Feb 19 2020 | Astros pitching coach Brent Strom said Tuesday that he is "really high" on Abreu as a prospect, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When asked who among the team's prospects could be a sleeper, Strom named Abreu. Strom did not include Abreu among the "realistic" candidates for the No. 5 rotation spot out of camp, but he said he thinks Abreu "can be an exceptional major-league starting pitcher" down the line. Abreu debuted last season at the age of 22 and averaged 95.1 mph on his fastball, with a 19.2 percent swinging-strike rate in his small sample (8.2 innings). |
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| Oct 22 2019 | Abreu is not on the Astros' World Series roster, Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu has appeared just once in the postseason, allowing two runs while recording just two outs. Chris Devenski will take his place on the roster. |
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| Oct 12 2019 | Abreu is on the roster for the ALCS, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old was effective in limited work during the regular season, allowing just one earned run in 8.2 innings pitched. Abreu will get a chance to contribute in the postseason against the Yankees as the Astros elect to go with a pitching staff comprised entirely of right-handers for the ALCS. |
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| Oct 4 2019 | Abreu is not on the roster for the ALDS. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu gave a glimpse of his big-league potential in limited action this season, striking out 13 batters and allowing just one run in 8.2 innings of work. His lack of experience leaves him on the outside looking in for now, but he's a candidate for later rounds of the playoffs should the Astros advance, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. |
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| Sep 7 2019 | Abreu was recalled by the Astros on Saturday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Houston bullpen has been taxed this week -- the relief corps has thrown 18 innings the past two days, to be exact -- and Abreu will be up to provide a fresh arm for manager AJ Hinch. Abreu worked mostly as a starter between High-A and Double-A this season, posting a 4.83 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 23 minor-league appearances (16 starts). |
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| Aug 1 2019 | Abreu was optioned to Double-A Corpus Christi on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com | reports. |
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| Jul 31 2019 | Abreu was promoted to the majors prior to Wednesday's game against the Indians, | Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. |
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